Pulmonary Function, Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, and functional capacity in adult patients undergoing either minimally invasive cardiac surgery (via mini-thoracotomy) or conventional sternotomy for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital.The main questions it aims to answer are: Does minimally invasive cardiac surgery preserve pulmonary function better than conventional sternotomy? Does minimally invasive cardiac surgery result in less respiratory and peripheral muscle weakness compared to conventional sternotomy? Researchers will compare patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery with those undergoing conventional sternotomy to determine differences in pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, peripheral muscle strength, and functional capacity. Participants will: Undergo preoperative and postoperative (day 4) assessments including spirometry, inspiratory/expiratory mouth pressure measurements, and peripheral muscle strength testing (handgrip, shoulder flexion/abduction, hip flexion, knee extension). Perform functional capacity tests (30-second sit-to-stand test, 6-minute walk test). Complete questionnaires assessing pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire) and fear of movement (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia).

NCT Number	NCT07172529
Lead Sponsor	Zehra Can Karahan
Conditions	Cardiac Surgery, Muscle Weakness | Patient, Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2024-05-01
Primary Completion	2025-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-15